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Jeremiah 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet speaks on behalf of Yahweh regarding the restored remnant of Israel following divine deliverance from foreign oppression. The declaration follows the announcement of redemption in 31:11 and precedes the promise of mourning turned to joy in 31:13.
The words — רִנּוּ (ri.nu) translates as "they will cry out for joy," and נָהֲרוּ (na.ha.ru) means "they will be radiant" or "flow like a river." These terms describe a collective, overflowing response to divine provision rather than quiet gratitude.
The thread — The imagery of redeemed people returning to Zion with singing appears in Isaiah 35:10, while the metaphor of a well-watered garden and sustained guidance aligns with Isaiah 58:11. Joel 3:18 similarly depicts the restored land dripping with abundance.
Why it lands — The text asserts that physical restoration and agricultural abundance will accompany spiritual redemption, ending a cycle of languishing. It requires the reader to recognize that divine deliverance produces tangible, sustained vitality rather than temporary relief.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
- Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
- Joel 3:18 And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias.
- Isaiah 60:20 Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.
- Isaiah 65:19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.
- John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- Jeremiah 33:9 So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Ezekiel 17:23 I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches.
- Zechariah 9:15 The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar.
- Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”